Flash floods in Texas leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding.
Relatives say ICE officer in deadly Maine shooting had history of violent behavior
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press.
Oscar winner Brenda Fricker, known for ‘My Left Foot’ and ‘Home Alone 2,’ dead at 81
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, known for her roles in “My Left Foot” and “Home Alone 2,” has died.
Heating up more into the weekend in Omaha area
Heating up more into the weekend in Omaha area
One person seriously hurt in Sarpy County crash
One person was seriously hurt when a single-car crash sent a vehicle into the median on westbound I-80 in Sarpy County.
Woman gets sick from cyclospora parasite while on honeymoon
Woman suffers symptoms of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora while on honeymoon: “Our vows said in sickness and in health, so we’re just getting an early start on that”
US shortens foreign journalist visas, China warns of reciprocal countermeasures
The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days.
US launches attack on Iran’s bridges as strikes continue for 6th straight night
The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian infrastructure and military targets, while Iran retaliated with attacks on Qatar and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Travel guide for the Omaha area: Friday, July 17
A guide to road closures, crashes and delays for the Omaha area’s morning drive
Prediction markets allow people to bet on wildfires. Experts fear it will fuel arson
Some prediction markets allow people to bet on wildfires, as well as other extreme weather events. Experts are sounding the alarm.